AKERMAN’S INTERNSHIP 2026

AKERMAN’S SHOP ASSISTANT

Internship Location:South Africa

Akerman’s is committed to assisting unemployed youth to gain practical experience in various fields of study.

This program will include a work-based structured approach to experiential learning related to an occupation with an aim to acquire competencies in the abovementioned fields.


 


Key Responsibilities

  • Create import shipments and documentary Letters of Credit
  • Communicate with suppliers and clearing agents
  • Track and update events on the PLM shipment module
  • Ensure compliance and accuracy of import documentation
  • Follow up on missing documents, pro-formas, and shipment releases
  • Coordinate container schedules for delivery to the DC
  • Assist with weekly and month-end reports
  • Support special projects and general office admin

Competencies

  • Strong planning, organising, and control
  • Detail-oriented with high data accuracy
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent communication and service orientation

 

Who Is Eligible To Apply?

  • Applicants must be unemployed after the completion of the tertiary qualification.
  • Applicants must submit an affidavit to confirm that the applicant is unemployed.
  • Applicants must not have participated in an internship programme previously (subject to verification).
  • Prepared to relocate to Pietermaritzburg at own cost.
  • Must be computer literate and be prepared to undergo a selection process that will include a competency assessment and structured interview.

How to Apply

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